Welcome to the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

Per Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife policy, all hatchery-origin Chinook and coho are marked by the removal of the adipose fin.  That marking activity is going on right now at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery!  Monica is in charge of this brand-new automated facility, which can mark (clip the adipose) and/or tag (insert a coded […]

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Smile for the Camera: http://Keep the Salmon Coming Home (issaquahfish.org) The Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, built in 1937 and operated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, has long been the most visited hatchery in Washington State. The hatchery raises both Chinook and coho salmon, which are released at a young age to spend the majority […]

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The Salmon are Coming! The Salmon are Coming! Salmon Seeson is here! Where to view them in King County (other than our hatchery) Goto this link: here for a list of salmon viewing areasThis annual pilgrimage is a testament to the resilience of Chinook salmon, a species that faces numerous obstacles in its life cycle. […]

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The Salmon are Coming! The Salmon are Coming! The FISH ladder at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery is now running. In the heart of nature’s grand cycle, over 20,000 adult Chinook salmon are making an inspiring return to the Issaquah Hatchery, marking a resounding success in conservation efforts. These amazing fish, embark on a remarkable journey, navigating […]

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6PPD – What is it, and Why Does FISH Care?!? The Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (ISH) is lucky in that the returning salmon are counted as they exit the saltwater at the Ballard Locks.  However, many of the coho and chinook do not survive the mere 45 miles of freshwater passage to the ISH.  For the […]

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